USMCA economic losses to Georgia produce growers could reach nearly $900 million, report says
Unless the proposed U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement is changed, it could "cause extensive economic damage to Georgia" and its fresh produce industry, according to a report from the University of Georgia.
Farm laborers work at a tomato field in Los Pinos, San Quintin Valley, Baja California State, Mexico on April 23, 2015.Unless the proposed U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement is changed, it could "cause extensive economic damage to Georgia" and its fresh produce industry, according to economists at the University of Georgia.
However, the UGA report dated April 22 said Mexico has ramped up production of fresh produce in recent years and now "their imports compete directly with Georgia fruits and vegetables. Georgia's natural seasonal advantage has been diminished by Mexican imports arriving during Georgia's selling season at prices well below Georgia's production costs."
Some agricultural producers want changes to the deal first. They claim Mexico is "dumping" seasonal produce on the U.S. market with the help of government subsidies. Last month, a group of U.S. lawmakers from Florida and Georgia wrote aexpressing concern about the lack of trade protections for seasonal and perishable produce in the proposed USMCA.
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office referred inquiries to the Commerce Department, which didn't respond to a request for comment.
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